Job Description
Job DescriptionDental Receptionist / Dental Assistant Trainee (Bilingual Spanish/English)
Start Your Career in Healthcare!
Are you passionate about helping people and interested in building a career in healthcare? Whether you're coming from customer service, hospitality, retail, or another patient-facing role, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both the administrative and clinical sides of dentistry.
We're seeking a friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) team member who enjoys working with people and is eager to learn. No dental experience is required. We'll provide the training and support you need to grow into a Dental Assistant while developing valuable healthcare skills.
What You'll Do
- Welcome and assist patients with professionalism and compassion
- Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments
- Answer incoming calls and help address patient questions
- Update patient records and maintain accurate documentation
- Support front office operations and daily scheduling needs
- Receive hands-on training in dental assisting procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for patient care
- Assist the clinical team as you develop new skills and experience
What We're Looking For
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Interest in healthcare, dentistry, or patient care
- Comfortable using computers and learning new systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Medical office, healthcare, call center, or customer service experience is a plus
- BLS certification is preferred but not required
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- No dental experience required
- Paid on-the-job training
- Learn valuable dental assisting skills
- Gain both front office and clinical experience
- Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals
- Build a long-term career in the healthcare field
- Supportive, team-oriented environment with growth potential
If you're bilingual, enjoy helping people, and are ready to start a rewarding healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.
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